Wrestling

Children's Literature

From ancient days wrestling has been a sport accepted as one of the most honored ways of expressing athletic prowess. In Greece and Rome of old, wrestlers were esteemed for their ability to throw, pin, and overpower opponents. In the modern age wrestlers participate at various levels inclusive of the Olympic Games. Wrestling calls for strength, speed, endurance, power, and will. It is also a sport where injury can frequently occur. In Wrestling author Chris McNab focuses his literary attention upon this visceral sport. Following a format that is the norm for other books in the "Sports Injuries" series of which this publication is a part, McNab combines helpful hints with solid writing. This illustrated work begins with a quick look at the history of wrestling. Then, and in the meat of this book, McNab offers fascinating hints regarding how wrestlers can prepare mentally and physically for practice and matches. These chapters offer tips in areas such as focusing prior to a match, appropriate stretching, and the type of training and equipment that a wrestler should maintain. Through a combination of pragmatic tips and an interesting narrative, writer Chris McNab has crafted an informative book that will appeal to grapplers and fans alike. 2004, Mason Crest Publishers, Ages 9 to 12.
—Greg M. Romaneck